Capsule slip rings
AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings
Compact capsule slip rings that carry mixed power and signal in a small footprint, with gold-to-gold contacts for low noise and low torque. AR is the larger body, BR mid-size and CR the miniature range.
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Select everything you need. A motor, drive and gearbox can be specified together as one axis.
Key specifications
| Circuits (max) | 76 |
|---|---|
| Current per circuit (max) | 15 A |
| Voltage (max) | 240 V |
| Speed (max) | 300 rpm |
| Outer diameter | 5.5–35.5 mm |
| Ingress protection | IP51 standard, up to IP68 option |
| Temperature | -20–60 °C |
| Data / bus | Ethernet, CANbus, Profibus, RS, HDMI, HD-SDI, USB |
| Length | 9.6–105.7 |
| Bandwidth | up to 1G (page) |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Options
- configurable circuit count
- combined power and signal
- custom OD
- IP up to IP68
- temperature option up to 100°C
- higher-current AR22A-03P variants (5/10/15A)
Typical applications
What a capsule slip ring is
A capsule slip ring is a compact, solid-centre rotary electrical joint that passes power and signals from a fixed frame to a rotating assembly. Precious-metal brushes, usually gold on gold, ride on a stack of small-diameter rings inside a sealed cylindrical housing, so surface speed, contact noise and wear all stay low. Because there is no bore, the unit sits on the axis of rotation, typically fixed by a flange at one end with flying leads leaving each side. Capsules carry many signal circuits and modest power in a very small envelope.
When engineers choose a capsule slip ring
Choose a capsule when the centre of the rotating axis is free and space is tight, as in camera heads, small turntables, sensor heads and robot wrists. Small rings give low drag torque, low electrical noise and long life, which suits analogue, encoder and low-level data signals. The trade-offs are current and access: power rings are typically limited to a few amps each, and nothing can pass through the middle. If a shaft, hose or cable must run along the axis, a through-bore design is the better fit.
How to specify the AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings variant:
- Number of circuits, split into power, signal and data
- Current per circuit (A) and working voltage (V AC or DC)
- Maximum and continuous speed (rpm)
- Envelope: outer diameter and length (mm)
- Signal types: analogue, encoder, RS485, CAN, Ethernet or video
- Ingress protection (IP code) and temperature range (°C)
- Lead length, wire gauge and connector terminations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pushing one ring past its current rating instead of paralleling two or more rings per conductor
- Mixing motor power and low-level signals on adjacent rings without screening or allocation planning
- Fixing the rotor rigidly to a shaft that runs out, so bearing loads go through the capsule
- Letting the leads act as the anti-rotation device instead of fitting a proper torque strap or pin
AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings: frequently asked questions
Can you help replace AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings or source the original?
Send the full model code, quantity and required date. Our engineers can check original-part availability and assess suitable alternatives, including supply-network options where appropriate. We confirm compatibility and any changes needed before recommending a replacement.
What is the AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings?
Compact capsule slip rings that carry mixed power and signal in a small footprint, with gold-to-gold contacts for low noise and low torque. AR is the larger body, BR mid-size and CR the miniature range. Published series figures include circuits 76, current per circuit 15 A, voltage 240 V, speed 300 rpm. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
Who makes the AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings?
The AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings is part of a range available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
What is the circuits of the AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings?
The published series maximum circuits is 76. Individual models and sizes in the AR/BR/CR Series Capsule Slip Rings range vary, so check the exact variant against your duty cycle, mounting and environment, or ask our engineers to confirm the right size for you.
What is the difference between a capsule and a through-bore slip ring?
A capsule slip ring has no central hole and mounts on the end of the rotating axis, which keeps the rings small, drag torque low and life long. A through-bore slip ring has a hollow centre so a shaft, air line or cable can pass along the axis. At equal rpm, through-bore rings run at a higher surface speed and are larger, so choose by whether the axis is free.
How much current can a capsule slip ring carry?
Signal rings in a capsule typically carry well under an amp, while dedicated power rings are commonly rated at a few amps up to around 10 A depending on the design. For a heavier load, several rings are paralleled on one conductor, which uses up circuit count and length. If the machine needs tens of amps, a through-bore or purpose-built high-current unit is usually more practical.
Further reading: How to select a slip ring · How to specify a slip ring · Slip rings
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